Kari has a bachelor's degree in special education and transition from George Washington University. She lives with her husband, Michael. She has four children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She attends Cornerstone Chapel.

Kari is retired. She used to be a vocational evaluator in Loudoun County Public Schools until she retired six years ago.

Karen L. "Kari" Labell's campaign for school board is her first entry into politics.

As of July 19, 2023, Karen L. "Kari" Labell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Violence

Wants to partner with parents so they can have control over educational guidance.

Said, "parents are the life-long mentors for their children and should be included in every facet of their education."

Plans to introduce a K-12 career preparedness program, which will teach students skills and training for entry-level jobs.

- Wants to partner with parents so they can have control over educational guidance.
- Said, "parents are the life-long mentors for their children and should be included in every facet of their education."
- Plans to introduce a K-12 career preparedness program, which will teach students skills and training for entry-level jobs.

School Curriculum

Plans to fully fund special education and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Said, "these vulnerable students and their families are suffering due to the program cuts that are provided by state and federal agencies fund specifically for these students."

- Plans to fully fund special education and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Said, "these vulnerable students and their families are suffering due to the program cuts that are provided by state and federal agencies fund specifically for these students."

School System Budget

Karen L. "Kari" Labell

Kari has an education specialist degree in special education and transition from the George Washington University. She lives with her husband, Michael, in Loudoun County. She has four sons, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She attends Cornerstone Chapel.

Kari is a retired vocational evaluator. She retired in 2017. She previously worked for Loudoun County Public Schools.

Karen L. Labell's campaign for school board member is her first entry into politics.

As of July 19, 2023, Karen L. "Kari"Labell’s website did not contain information on this issue and Karen L. "Kari"Labell did not complete our questionnaire.

Karen L. "Kari"Labell

Karen L. "Kari" Labell's campaign for school board member is her first entry into politics.

- Wants to partner with parents so parents can have control over educational guidance.
- Said, "parents are the life-long mentors for their children and should be included in every facet of their education."
- Plans to introduce a K-12 career preparedness program, which will teach students skills and training for entry-level jobs

- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.